Exploring prescriber perspectives toward nurses' active involvement in antimicrobial stewardship: A qualitative study.

Little is known about prescribers' attitudes regarding clinical nurses and antimicrobial stewardship. We conducted focus groups of prescribers and inquired about attitudes regarding nurses and stewardship. During 6 focus groups, prescribers were receptive to nursing involvement in stewardship activities, but noted structural barriers and knowledge gaps that should be addressed.